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BigBen
Dodge Dakota
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12/26/2002
19:32:59
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Well i just ordered my Hotchkis 2/3 drop yesterday, with some Toxic drop shocks. But i didn't buy the sway bar because i thought they were way to much, somthing like $535 or somthing like that. But I found the ones on the Durango for $395, what i was wondering was, will the Durango sway bars fit my Dakota(98cc)? They are both built on the same fraim, right? OH yeah, i bought all this stuff from Summit Racing, all for around $560 w/ the shocks.
Coil Springs/ $164
Leaf Springs/ $252
Toxic Shocks/ $33(ea)
Shiping/ $5
I say this pricing is alot better than what Hotchkis was offering from there site!!!
Sport Coil Springs/ $173
Sport Leaf Springs/ $265
Shiping/ Was around $50 i think
98 Dodge Dakota
Flowmaster 40 w/ turn down
Airaide Intake
255/60/17 BFGoodrich Comp T/A'a W/ R/T rims
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Fenris
Dodge Dakota
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12/26/2002
21:14:07
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I doubt the Durango swaybars would work on a Dakota... A Dakota and a Durango each have different suspension setups.
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Big Ben
Dodge Dakota
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12/30/2002
15:25:57
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Send us a pic when done.
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blakdak
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2002
00:49:38
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i thought supposedly you could take a sway bar off a 4x4 (ie durango) and it would work on a reg dak... oh well, i have a r.t, sway bars are nice!
and dang 33 bux a shock is the best pricing ive seen! even for toxics!
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Buzz
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2002
11:20:33
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dude...you should look around.... I have set up a group buy for the hotchkis TVS Kit...$695.00 if you are interested email me at mxblue23 @ aol.com I am trying to get as many people in on this as possible... if I can get a shipment to one address over $2500.00 shipping is free... if you live in So. Cal you can go pick it up...
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BigBen
Dodge Dakota
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1/01/2003
01:23:38
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Thanx for all the info guys, ya'll are the best!!! I will be sure to send the pic's to you guys when i get it done(Big Ben). Well i got all the stuff from Summitt Racing. I only got the 2/3 drop with out swaybars,is there a way i can only buy the sway bars or do i need to buy the entire kit(Buzz)? Oh yeah, i forgot to tell ya'll, i wont have my truck lowered untill the end of Jan., the front spindals are on back order, they wont get to my house untill Jan. 17, but oh well.
98 Dodge Dakota
40 Flowmaster
Airaide Intake
255/60/17 BFGoodrich Comp T/A's W/ R/T rims
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Buzz
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
17:25:53
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you can order any part you want... here are the prices:
Total Vehicle System(TVS) $695.00
TVS kit includes-Frt. springs, Rear springs, Sway bars and Bump
stops---Shocks not included
Frt Coils $135.00
Rear Springs $210.00
Sway bar kit $410.00
Bilstein Custom Tuned Shocks $84.95 Each
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Mike Kane
Dodge Dakota
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1/02/2003
22:18:31
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I've read a bunch of the posts concerning lowering a Dakota. This much I've definitely figured out. 1) I don't want to do the shackle and hanger thing in the back. 2) I want to stick with a 2/3 drop.
This is the present configuration of my truck, 16x8 wheels with 235/60R16 rubber. Wheels have 0 offset. Tire diameter will be 27", width will be 9.5".
Some of the postings indicated a problem with turning radius when using S-Arms to lower the front. True or False? How bad will it be with a 2" front drop? So which is it better to use in the front, A-Arms or drop coils?
I am considering two different set-ups: 1) A Ground Force 2-3 Drop Kit with coils up front and leafs in the back, or 2) Western Chassis 2" Drop A-Arms up front with Hotchkis 3" Drop leafs in the back.
Do I have to use the Bilstein shocks with the Hotchkis leafs?
TIA, any info is appreciated.
2001 Dak CC Sport
Intense Blue Pearl Metallic
Flowmaster
Airaid
Poweraid
AR Baja 16x8
Dumlop SP Sport A2 235/60R16
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xplikt
GenIII
1/03/2003
02:19:29
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Do I have to use the Bilstein shocks with the Hotchkis leafs?
Nope, but to run without them is an injustice to the entire suspension system.
-Mike
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/xplikt/
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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BigBenq
Dodge Dakota
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1/03/2003
16:17:51
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Iam going to use the Toxic Shocks with my Hotchkis 2/3 drop. I have heard good things about these shocks, and you don't only have to use the Bilstein shocks.
98 Dakota
Flowmaster 40
Airade intake
255/60/17 BFGoodrich Comp T/A's W/ R/T rims
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n8 dawg
Dodge Dakota
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1/03/2003
20:35:09
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BigBenq have u recieved the kit yet? and when do u plan on the install?
also toxic shocks suck...but with a small drop it proably wont be to bad....thats what shock i am runing and the rear is fine...but the front sucks...and i havent heard one good thing about toxic shocks.....all i hear is bad and how they end up switching to another shock
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BigBen
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2003
00:29:42
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Yes i have received the kit n8 Dawg, i probley wont be able to get to it untill the end of this month or the beginning of Feb(too dang cold). What exactaly is so bad about the Toxic shocks? If its cuz it rides ruff, thats all good with me:)!! Iam a young guy(18), so the ride really dont matter, just so long as she holds on around the corners. And i have 255's on the truck, so its already really nice around the corners, its really hard for me to get the tires to even make a sound around corners.
98 dakota
Flowmaster 40
Airaide intake
255/60/17 BFGoodrich Comp T/A's W/ R/T rims
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TCalYen
Dodge Dakota
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11/09/2004
17:12:27
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Buzz...
Could you tell me what is the deal with these shocks?
Bilstein Custom Tuned Shocks $84.95 Each
What is custom about them?
Thanks,
TCalYen
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blue streak
Dodge Dakota
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2/20/2006
16:42:58
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I beleive the 'custom' means they were designed specifically for lowered daks. theres a thread on it somewhere on Dakota-Durango.com Thats where I usally am. just came across this doing a google search for the hotchkis leafs. (OOOOOld thread but WTH)
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Justin Juarbe
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4/20/2006
09:00:58
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I just got back from overseas and bought a 2000 Durango RT. It's got Hotchkis suspension already and I am looking to put a 3" drop front and 2" rear. What is the best way to go about this?
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